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I first discovered jazz organist Alan Haven through the early film scores of John Barry: The Knack (1965) and The Chase (1966) in which Haven is asked to improvise around John Barry's chord progressions. I later learned that Haven had also played the organ part in John Barry's score for the film From Russia with Love (1963) and Goldfinger (1964). Born in Prestwich, Manchester, Alan Haven is self-taught and plays a Lowrey Heritage organ. The thing I like about his sound is that when he plays melodies, he sometimes harmonises every note of them, even if they are fast tunes. This produces 'explosive' and very exciting textures. Alan Haven has released quite a few LPs. The best in my opinion are Through 'Til Two (1967) and Live at Annie's Room (1966) both with Tony Crombie on drums, and Latin Sounds for the Small Hours (with Chaquito & the Quedo Brass). All LPs are on the Fontana label. Alan Haven's sound is warm and alive!
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